Scandia sets a vision during comprehensive plan review

The Scandia City Council spent its meeting on Wednesday Oct. 4 working through Scandia’s comprehensive plan, a vision-cast requirement that cities in a seven-county area around the metropolitan region must meet. The comprehensive plan addresses the future of the city, including land use and natural resources, transportation, parks and trails, economic opportunities, public and personal utilities, and housing needs. The plan must align with the Metropolitan Council’s regional system in regards to transportation, wastewater services, parks and open space.
Scandia residents received the opportunity to participate in the city’s survey earlier this year, which addresses the issues facing Scandia. The survey’s results were included in the presentation of the comprehensive plan at the work meeting.broadstreet.zone(48036);
It was determined through the discussion and surveys that Scandia’s priorities for the future are life-stage housing, development of trails, and residential and commercial growth.
Part of the comprehensive plan is about making sure there is room for

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Anthem furor alters spirit at North Lakes Academy’s Dig Pink Game

Senior libero Marie Russ digs out a ball during the match against Cristo Rey Jesuit.
Sports Editor’s note: Due to the heavy interest and discussion the news brief on this subject has generated, The Times is releasing a preliminary version of the full story. The Times still welcomes input from any person who was present at the game, and contributions received before the next press deadline (Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12 noon) can be added to the final print version of the story. If you would like to voice an opinion and/or describe what you witnessed, please contact me at (612) 666-1517 or email at brad.oneil@ecm-inc.com.
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After months of preparation, the North Lakes volleyball team hosted its annual Dig Pink Game fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research Thursday, Oct. 12. An emotional, highly-charged atmosphere arose when the visiting Cristo Rey Jesuit team knelt in protest while the national anthem

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Fairview hosts living well workshop

Fairview Lakes Medical Center is sponsoring a free Living Well workshop. This six-week series will guide people in exploring healthy ways to live and maintain an active lifestyle while managing the symptoms of chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer and heart disease.
The workshop will be held on Saturdays from Oct. 14 to Nov. 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Conference Room A/C, 5200 Fairview Blvd. in Wyoming.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Trained leaders will help participants find practical ways to deal with and manage their conditions. This evidence-based workshop uses a standardized, proven methodology to help people develop goals for improved nutrition and exercise, a better understanding of treatment options, and improved communications with family and doctors about their health plans.
All participants will receive a free book titled “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” and all workshop completers will receive a $25 gift card.
The class is free, but

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